Generally considered one of Ohio's finest suburban settings, the 6-square-mile City of Beachwood takes great pride in being a blue-chip business center, a thriving commercial and shopping area, a center for world-class medical care, and a national leader

in technology.

Home to 5,500 families, more than 3,000 businesses and a major retail center housing Saks 5th Avenue and Nordstrom, Beachwood attracts more than 100,000 people every day for business, health care, shopping or entertainment purposes. Land values are among the highest in the county.

The success-oriented residents of Beachwood are predominantly well-educated professionals (51 percent hold bachelor's degrees or higher) who understand the value of education and expect excellence in their children's schools. Thirty percent of the children enrolled in Beachwood City Schools have parents who are alumni; many have grandparents who are active community members.

Beachwood enjoys what is called a "golden triangle" partnership between the City government, the School District and the Chamber of Commerce, ensuring long-term stability and cooperative strategic planning. The School District has never failed a tax levy in its history; the most recent levy (in 2005) passed by 68 percent.

The newest additions to the community are a Community Center, a park with 1.6 miles of multi-purpose trails, a $5 million Family Aquatic Center, and a $15 million state-of-the-art Middle School.